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This photograph is part of a collection related to the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme and its construction. The Scheme which provides hydroelectric power, and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. After being delayed by the first world war construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.

Identification

Object type
Image
Archive
Lindsay Family Collection
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Mgh 5
Date
circa 1922
Digitisation ID
2011P_Mgh4_005862
Held In
Coolstore

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Horowhenua Region

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